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Governor’s task force recommends Portland, Multnomah County rein in taxes to slow flight of wealthy residents

A report from the task force's Tax Advisory Group particularly took aim at Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax, suggesting it be paused, overhauled or...

Farm stand rule changes put on pause, Gov. Kotek says, after significant blowback

Several of Oregon's most popular family farms took to social media this week, fearing proposed rule changes they said could put them out of business....

Morrow County leaders accused of self-dealing in lawsuit over lucrative sale of internet provider

A civil enforcement action filed by Attorney General Dan Rayfield names a former Port of Morrow general manager, two Port commissioners and a county commissioner....

Delta Carts opens first offerings at North Portland site

The first of several carts opened Tuesday at the Delta Carts pod on North Hayden Meadows Drive, with more set to open later this week....

Kotek, Wilson announce new steps to boost housing production, incentivize office-to-housing conversion

The state will be helping to improve permitting processes, incentivizing office-to-housing conversion projects and working on a six-month economic strategy. PORTLAND, Ore. — Gov....

Other states are trying to lure Oregon businesses away. A recent study says it’s working

Factors like high taxes and a burdensome regulatory system have made Oregon companies more receptive to the advances of out-of-state recruiters, the UO survey found....

Groundbreaking Oregon winery founder Bill Stoller dead at 74

Bill Stoller founded the Stoller Wine Group in 1993, and a decade earlier co-founded the staffing company Express Employment Professionals. DAYTON, Oregon — Bill...

Washington small family farms face shuttering amid tightening regulations and labor squeeze

Between tighter regulations, rising labor costs and the crackdown on immigration, farmers are on uncertain footing — including Washington's iconic apple orchards. PORTLAND, Ore....

2 charged in ‘burglary ring’ that targeted dozens of businesses around Portland, DA’s office says

Courtney Carlile and Joshua Lucero are implicated in break-ins at a number of bars and restaurants, including Baby Doll Pizza, Old Town Brewing and Grassa....

On day 5 of strike, Providence signals it’s ready to negotiate at all hospitals

Providence said Tuesday that it is "now ready to discuss resuming" negotiations at all Oregon hospitals, including Providence Portland and Providence St. Vincent. PORTLAND,...

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